Facts & FAQs
Learn more about Embers Academy with some frequently asked questions and facts about our school. Please contact us if you have additional information that we can provide for you and your family.
FAQs and Facts
What grades does Embers serve?
Embers serves students in grades PreK3 thru 5th Grade.
What options does Embers offer for PreK?
Embers offers preschool programs for 3 and 4 year olds. Half-day and Full-day options are available.
What is Embers' total enrollment?
Embers total enrollment for the 2024-25 school year is 240 students.
Where do Embers students go after 5th grade?
Many of our students apply to two college prep institutions serving grades 6-12: Northridge Prep, an all-boys school in Niles, and Willows Academy, an all-girls school in Des Plaines. Both Northridge and Willows offer the strong academics and character formation that our students cultivate at Embers Academy.
What are the school hours?
Grades K-5: 8:10 a.m. – 3:05 p.m.
Preschool Half Days: 8:10 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Preschool Full Day: 8:10 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Does Embers offer extended care?
Embers’ Extended Day Program includes care before and after school on all full days of school.
- Before School Care – 7:30 a.m. – 7:55 a.m
- After School Care – 3:05 p.m. – 5:30 p.m
- Session I: 3:05-4:15 – After Care (PK-2nd) or Homework Club (Grades 3rd-5th)
- Session II: 4:15-5:30 – After Care (Pk-5th)
Where do Embers families come from?
Our families come from more than 30 zip codes in Northern, Western, and Northwestern suburbs, as well as the city of Chicago.
Does Embers have a dress code?
Yes, Embers Academy requires a school uniform.
What is the Embers Academy mascot?
The Embers mascot is the ‘Spark’.
What lunch options does Embers have?
Lunches can be brought from home or hot lunch available every day, delivered from Marla’s hot lunch service.
What foreign language is taught?
Our students receive weekly Spanish language instruction starting in Kindergarten.
When was Embers Academy Founded?
Embers was founded in 1995 by a group of parents who sought a wholesome environment for their young learners.